TIRANA, December 17 – The Director General of Customs, Genti Gazheli, and the Governor of Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue, Georgios Pitsilis, signed a memorandum of understanding in Brussels today.

Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos organized the signing ceremony. Officials from customs authorities, the director of the CEFTA Secretariat, and the director of the Transport Community attended.

The memorandum forms part of the “Green Lanes” initiative. It simplifies and speeds up border controls. It reduces waiting times and eases trade flows between the European Union and Western Balkan partner countries. The initiative strengthens coordination and data exchange between customs administrations.

Commissioner Kos emphasized that stronger customs cooperation supports regional integration. She added that it facilitates trade and enhances economic resilience.

The agreement marks a step toward modernizing customs operations. It accelerates border procedures in line with European standards and EU integration objectives.

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